Reading of the death of Schaeffer, brought back many childhood memories. My mother, Louise and Schaeffer's father were first cousins. I lived in Eufaula until I was 8, and thereafter made many trips there to visit family. I have some happy pictures of playing with Schaeffer. I vividly remember that he took me for my first motor scooter ride. My great aunt Ethel Dean Moore was horrified that I would get on the scooter. I thought it was absolutely wonderful. He was a happy part of my...

Elizabeth Dean Sessions Prestin

September 21, 2013 | Knoxville, TN

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Dear Dean Family, We were saddened to hear of Schaeffer Dean's Passing.We enjoyed talking with him at the Eufaula Mega Reunion.Schaeffer was part of the wonderful Eufaula which we remember with fondness.I have said many times the world becomes darker when a child of light leaves.Schaeffer was a special unique individual who has lived a full life and who has touched many lives. We are thankful and grateful to have known the Dean Family. Our prayers and condolences go out to the family. Joe and...

March 04, 2013

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Dear Catie, Mark, Charlotte and the "Dean Family",

Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear DAD, Grandpa and Brother.

Know that I am thinking of you at this very very difficult time !

Love Carolyn

Carolyn Ritchie

March 03, 2013 | Chateauguay, QC

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Schaeffer and I go back to the beginning. We were classmates from the 2nd grade through graduation. He was one of my best friends and I know that he will be greatly missed.Paul Word

March 03, 2013

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Our sympathy to Schaeffer's family. My husband, Davey Riley, graduated with Schaeffer in 1957, Eufaula High School. So very sorry to hear this sad news.

Brenda Riley

March 03, 2013 | Eufaula, AL

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Schaeffer was one of my very best friends from kindergarten through High School in Eufaula. Many, many happy memories.

John Cole

March 03, 2013 | Huntsville, AL

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Helen and family, We extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Loosing a caring, generous family member is always difficult. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Rus and Jan Boekenheide

March 01, 2013

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"And touched the Face of God."--High Flight

March 01, 2013

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My condolences and sympathies to Schaeffer's family and friends. I knew him only as a businessman but respected and admired him as a person.

February 26, 2013

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Claude's Obituaries

Dean, Claude Schaeffer 73, of Garland, TX, passed away on February 19, 2013. He was born in Eufaula, Alabama, July 15, 1939, the son of Leonard Yancy Dean III and Mary Willie Dean. He was survived by his sister, Helen Downing of Savannah Georgia, his children, Christopher Shea Dean of Allen, TX,...